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Germicidal lamps utilize ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to break down harmful microorganisms. Germicidal lamps are effective in combating pathogens, viruses, and molds. Germicidal lamps are frequently used in applications involving the purification of water, air, and food for human consumption, but may also be used for water purification in aquariums and ponds. Many applications also exist for germicidal lamps in laboratory settings. Traditionally, germicidal lamps have been used for medical sanitation and sterile work facilities, but now germicidal lamps are used commonly to sterilize air and drinking water. Once germicidal lamps were only found in laboratories, but germicidal lamps are now commonly found in household devices.

Germicidal lamps use short wavelength UV to disrupt an organism's DNA. Thus, germicidal lamps remove an organism's reproductive capabilities and eventually kills the organism. Most naturally occurring UV waves are blocked by the earth's atmosphere. Devices using germicidal lamps directly expose micro-organisms to UV by trapping air and water, for example, within the device for concentrated exposure. Only direct UV exposure, like that provided by germicidal lamps, will sterilize an object.

Some wavelengths of UV are harmful to humans and other forms of life. Exposure to UV from germicidal lamps can cause sunburn and even cancer in some cases. UV light from germicidal lamps can cause eye damage and/or blindness. Most devices utilizing germicidal lamps shield the user from UV exposure and will shut-off automatically if opened. Obviously, germicidal lamps should only be used in devices designed for use with germicidal lamps.

Germicidal lamps are similar in design to standard fluorescent lamps, but they do not have a phosphor coating on the inside of the glass, thus germicidal lamps are clear. Like fluorescent lamps, germicidal lamps require a ballast in order to operate. Also like fluorescent lamps, wattage between a germicidal lamps and it's ballast must correlate (i.e. ballasts are designed to run a specific lamp wattage). Germicidal lamps require ballasts specifically designed to operate germicidal lamps.
 

Product	Description	Watts	Volts	Bulb Shape	Base Type
G10T5-4P	16 Watt Germicidal UVC	16	50	T-5	4-Pin
G10T5L	16 Watt Germicidal UVC / Ozoneless	16	50	T-5	Single Pin
G10T8	10 Watt Germicidal UVC	10	46	T-8	G13
G11T5	11 Watt Germicidal UVC	11	37	T-5	G5
G14T5-4P	14 Watt Germicidal UVC	14	40	T-5	4 Pin
G15T8	15 Watt Germicidal UVC	15	55	T-8	G13
G16T5	16 Watt Germicidal UVC	16	50	T-5	G5
G20T10	20 Watt Germicidal UVC	20	58	T-10	G13
G25T8	25 Watt Germicidal UVC	25	46	T-8	G13
G30T8	30 Watt Germicidal UVC	30	99	T-8	G13
G36T5-4P	36 Watt Germicidal UVC	36	115	T-5	4 Pin
G36T5L	36 Watt Germicidal UVC / Ozoneless	36	115	T-5	Single Pin
G40T10	40 Watt Germicidal UVC	40	106	T-10	G13
G4T5	4 Watt Germicidal UVC	4	30	T-5	G5
G55T8	55 Watt Germicidal UVC	55	83	T-8	G13
G6T5	6 Watt Germicidal UVC	6	44	T-5	G5
G8T5	8 Watt Germicidal UVC	8	56	T-5	G5
GTL-2	2 Watt Germicidal UVC	2	10	T-6	E17

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	16 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-5 / 4-Pin Base Code:G10T5-4P Price:$21.25 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 16 Volts: 50 Bulb Shape: T-5 Base: 4-Pin MOL: 14" / 357mm MOD: 0.61" / 15.5mm Average Life: 9000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 5.3 UV Micro Watts: 55.2uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	16 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-5 / Single Pin Base / Ozoneless Code:G10T5L Price:$16.32 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 16 Volts: 50 Bulb Shape: T-5 Base: Single Pin 7.5mm MOL: 14" / 357mm MOD: 0.61" / 15.5mm Average Life: 9000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 5.3 UV Micro Watts: 55.2uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	10 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-8 / G13 Base Code:G10T8 Price:$14.15 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 10 Volts: 46 Bulb Shape: T-8 Base: G13 MOL: 13" / 330mm MOD: 1.00" / 25.5mm Average Life: 6000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 2.7 UV Micro Watts: 27.1uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	11 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-5 / G5 Base Code:G11T5 Price:$11.65 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 11 Volts: 37 Bulb Shape: T-5 Base: G5 MOL: 8.3" / 210.5mm MOD: 0.61" / 15.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 2.2 UV Micro Watts: 22.9uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	14 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-5 / 4-Pin Base Code:G14T5-4P Price:$23.25 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 14 Volts: 40 Bulb Shape: T-5 Base: 4-Pin MOL: 11.3" / 287mm MOD: 0.61" / 15.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 3 UV Micro Watts: n/a Qty: 1
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	15 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-8 / G13 Base Code:G15T8 Price:$21.58 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 15 Volts: 55 Bulb Shape: T-8 Base: G13 MOL: 17.2" / 436mm MOD: 1.00" / 25.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 4.9 UV Micro Watts: 49uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	16 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-5 / G5 Base Code:G16T5 Price:$8.30 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 16 Volts: 50 Bulb Shape: T-5 Base: G5 MOL: 11.3" / 287mm MOD: 0.61" / 15.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 3.2 UV Micro Watts: 33uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	20 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-10 / G13 Base Code:G20T10 Price:$18.75 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 20 Volts: 58 Bulb Shape: T-10 Base: G13 MOL: 23.2" / 588.5mm MOD: 1.28" / 32.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 7.5 UV Micro Watts: 68.7uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	25 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-8 / G13 Base Code:G25T8 Price:$13.42 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 25 Volts: 46 Bulb Shape: T-8 Base: G13 MOL: 17.2" / 436mm MOD: 1.00" / 25.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 6.9 UV Micro Watts: 70.4uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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	30 Watt Germicidal UVC / T-8 / G13 Base Code:G30T8 Price:$18.83 Quantity in Basket: none
Watts: 30 Volts: 99 Bulb Shape: T-8 Base: G13 MOL: 35.2" / 893mm MOD: 1.00" / 25.5mm Average Life: 8000 Hours Description: Germicidal (254nm), Preheat UV Output Watts: 13.4 UV Micro Watts: 117uW/cm2 at 1M Qty: 1
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